March Madness Articles - Page 25

They say that all good stories come to an end, and not all good stories end on a happy note. On Monday night, this took on a whole different meaning to USC Trojans star guard JuJu Watkins, who, despite her best efforts to lead the program to great heights as a freshman, fell to the […]

Caitlin Clark of the Iowa women’s basketball squad is arguably the biggest draw in the NCAA Tournament from either the men’s or women’s brackets. Case in point: the ticket prices for the upcoming Final Four showdown between the No. 1 Hawkeyes and the No. 3 UConn Huskies. Against LSU, Clark went nuclear offensively, as she […]

Although LSU women’s basketball lost to Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Monday night’s Elite Eight matchup, Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey still had plenty to be thankful for. The two-time WBCA National Coach of the Year singled out one of her star players in particular, gushing over both her skill and character. Senior guard Hailey […]

The UConn women’s basketball team advanced to the Final Four with an 80-73 win over USC, and star Paige Bueckers had a powerful message after the game in regards to overcoming adversity. “You can overcome anything with God on your side, with hard work on your side,” Paige Bueckers said on ESPN after the game. […]

Juju Watkins made a valiant effort to keep USC basketball afloat in March Madness. Unfortunately, UConn’s experienced squad led by Paige Bueckers and Coach Geno Auriemma edged them out with a 73 to 80 scoreline. The Trojans star poured every single part of her heart out in this Elite Eight matchup, so much so that […]

The Monday night women’s NCAA tournament Elite Eight slate brought forth some exciting matchups; in the end, it was the Caitlin Clark-led Iowa Hawkeyes that took home a 94-87 victory over Angel Reese and the LSU Tigers, avenging their defeat last year in the national championship game. Later in the night, Clark and company then […]

A super freshman season just came to an unfortunate ending. Juju Watkins faced Paige Bueckers and a tough UConn squad led by legendary coach Geno Auriemma in March Madness’ Elite Eight. She left it all on the floor but just ran out of time. Coach Lindsey Gottlieb practically ran the offense through her star which […]

The Iowa women’s basketball program took care of business against a talented LSU Tigers game in a highly anticipated March Madness matchup. Iowa beat LSU 94-87 off a fiery Caitlin Clark performance. Moreover, Head Coach Lisa Bluder earned a huge bonus for the Hawkeyes’ domination. By leading Iowa to its second straight Final Four appearance, […]

There will be a new champion in the women’s side of the 2024 March Madness, as Angel Reese and the LSU women’s basketball had been dethroned by Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes during Monday night’s Elite Eight showdown. Emotions ran high for the Tigers following the heartbreaking loss, and it continued to the media […]

In an Elite Eight battle that will resonate in the annals of women’s college basketball, Caitlin Clark’s historic performance guided Iowa women’s basketball to a thrilling 94-87 victory over LSU, sending the Hawkeyes to the Final Four and extinguishing the reigning champions’ hopes of consecutive titles. Clark Dominates the Court Caitlin Clark, the heartbeat of […]

As the excitement around the Iowa women’s basketball program continues to grow, Caitlin Clark, Iowa’s exceptional guard, eclipsed a record previously held by the legendary Diana Taurasi for the most three-pointers made in the NCAA Women’s Tournament history. The historic moment came as Iowa faced off against LSU in a high-stakes Elite 8 matchup on […]

The clash between LSU and Iowa is more than just basketball. It’s a chess match that features Kim Mulkey and Lisa Bluder. This matchup sparks the best out of Caitlin Clark, Flau’jae Johnson, Angel Reese, Hailey Van Lith, Sydney Affolter, and Hannah Stuelke. The fact that it is happening in March Madness’ Elite Eight in […]

The LSU women’s basketball team is no stranger to the spotlight. Kim Mulkey’s squad won the 2023 NCAA Tournament and continues to make a deep March Madness run in 2024. However, things got dicey after the LA Times released a controversial piece previewing LSU’s Sweet 16 matchup against the UCLA women’s basketball squad. LA Times […]

The Women’s NCAA Tournament was embroiled in controversy on Sunday when it came to light that the 3-point line at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, was incorrectly marked. The miscalculation was disclosed following the Elite Eight matchup between Texas and North Carolina State, a game that decided a spot in the Final Four. The […]

March Madness is one of the greatest events in all of sports for several reasons. The process of filling out brackets, the buzzer beaters, and the sheer amount of compelling matchups all contribute to this event being so great. However, arguably the biggest part of the madness in March is the Cinderella runs. Everyone loves […]

The Illinois basketball program had a historically successful 2023-24 season. The Fighting Illini advanced to the Elite 8 but were defeated 77-52 by the Reigning NCAA champion UConn basketball squad. Illinois’ March Madness exit has drawn a decisive college basketball transfer portal move from junior forward Dain Danja. Danja has “gone portaling,” and will explore […]

When you talk about Alabama vs. Auburn, the image that pops into your head is likely one that takes place on a football field. Cam Newton’s 24-point comeback. The Kick Six. Jalen Milroe’s 4th and 31 touchdown pass to Isaiah Bond to keep Bama’s College Football Playoff hopes alive. But in recent years, there’s has […]

In an unparalleled moment for women’s college basketball, the upcoming women’s NCAA Tournament Elite Eight matchups on Monday are setting the stage for what may be the most viewed games in the sport’s history. USC women’s basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb succinctly captured the enormity of the occasion, predicting a significant impact on viewership. The excitement […]

While the rest of the college basketball world eagerly awaits the showdown between Purdue’s Zach Edey and NC State’s DJ Burns Jr. in one Final Four matchup, the fastest rising prospect in the country is a big man on the other side of the bracket. In March 2023, UConn Huskies center Donovan Clingan was a […]

Purdue basketball most recently defeated Tennessee in the Elite Eight 72-66, as they continue their March Madness journey. Big man Zach Edey led the way for the Boilermakers with a jaw-dropping 40-point, 16-rebound double-double. Edey’s performance has led to further conversation about where he may fall in the 2024 NBA Draft. So will Edey be […]

The legend of NC State basketball star DJ Burns continues to grow. It has even seemingly spilled over into the world of football. Wait, what? At 6-9 and nearly 300 pounds with solid footwork for a man his size, Burns appears to have turned the heads of at least a few NFL executives, per Peter […]

The women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament was first played in 1982, and since then, a couple of powerhouse schools have dominated the March Madness proceedings. That has led to plenty of repeat champions in a short amount of time, and now, LSU is looking to become the next team to go back-to-back. LSU won last year’s […]

On Sunday, those who tuned in to the Elite Eight clash between NC State women’s basketball and Texas women’s basketball witnessed a game that was played on a court with uneven measurements. In a statement released by the NCAA, it was made known that the three-point lines at the Moda Center in Portland were not […]

DJ Burns and DJ Horne completely flipped the switch for NC State in their March Madness run. They molly-whopped Duke’s defensive schemes and left Kyle Filpowski to defend the paint for himself. This obviously got the attention of a lot of stars who are keeping an eye on the NCAA Tournament. Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola […]

What happens when an immovable force meets an unstoppable object on the court in the Final Four round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament? We are all about to find out soon, with Zach Edey and the Purdue Boilermakers scheduled to take on the surprising NC State Wolfpack, who are being led by no other than […]

Who would have thought that a buzzer-beater in a conference tournament would have such a ripple effect? NC State has officially slain two blue bloods on their way to a Final Four berth in March Madness. First, DJ Burns and DJ Horne demolished the duo of Armando Bacot and RJ Davis in the ACC Tournament. […]

JuJu Watkins has established herself as one of the top stars in women’s college basketball in her freshman year with USC, helping to lead her team to the Elite Eight, and she received great praise from two of the other big stars in the game in Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers. “I’ve been able to […]

Purdue basketball locked up a Final Four spot after failing to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament in previous seasons. It was an emotional moment for Zach Edey, who belted out a NSFW message after securing the win. Now, the star center fires back at the coaches and doubters who overlooked him. During […]

The Tennessee basketball program suffered a 72-66 loss to Purdue in the Elite Eight on Sunday, and while his team got eliminated, he seemed to feel no shame about the loss, giving Purdue credit for the performance. “There’s no doubt in my. mind I think we could win a national championship,” Rick Barnes said, via […]

A lot is riding on a particular NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game. One where former rivals have gone out to either pack their bags with a heavy heart or reach the peak of basketball immortality. An insanely deep LSU Tigers squad will once again face Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes. However, a player who […]

The brilliant resume keeps building for the South Carolina women’s basketball team and head coach Dawn Staley as they beat Oregon State Sunday, 70-58, and have reached their fourth straight Final Four appearance. The Gamecocks are two wins away from their third national championship in program history as Staley said after the game that she […]

College basketball fans have roasted Purdue over recent years for their early exits from the NCAA Tournament. However, this year is a bit different as Zach Edey and the Boilermakers punched their ticket to the Final Four. After defeating Illinois, Edey went viral for his NSFW outburst and cutting down the net without a ladder. […]

The Purdue basketball program has advanced to the Final Four for the first time since 1980 with a 72-66 win over Tennessee, and Zach Edey’s legacy with the program gets even better after his incredible performance to help take down Dalton Knecht’s squad. Zach Edey scored 40 points and grabbed 16 boards, with a game-sealing […]

The Women’s March Madness Tournament is nearing its conclusion as the Elite 8 is finalizing who will play in the Final Four. However, the game between Texas and NC State women’s basketball teams caused a stir due to the three-point lines on the court. One side of the court does not meet the distance regulations […]

Alabama basketball advanced to the Final Four after taking down Clemson 89-82. The Crimson Tide are just one win away from playing for a championship. After finding massive success during this March Madness run, the team gets some good news, as star guard Latrell Wrightsell is finally returning from injury. Wrightsell originally suffered a head […]

The UConn basketball team advanced to the Final Four with a dominant 77-52 win over Illinois on Saturday, and later that night it was revealed that the Huskies will match up with Alabama in the semifinal game next Saturday after the Crimson Tide defeated Clemson in their Elite Eight game. UConn opened as an 11.5-point […]

The women’s NCAA Tournament will be on full display on Monday, April 1, as the LSU women’s basketball team takes on Iowa in a highly anticipated rematch. Angel Reese and the Lady Tigers are taking on Caitlin Clark and the Lady Hawkeyes. Reese was recently asked about her relationship with Clark ahead of the contest. […]

One of the most successful seasons in the history of the Illinois basketball program concluded on Saturday night, when the Fighting Illini fell to the UConn Huskies, who extended their run of double-digit NCAA Tournament wins to ten games at the expense of the Illini with a 77-52 win. The Huskies used an unprecedented 30-0 […]

The UConn women’s basketball team have punched their way into the Elite Eight round of the NCAA national tournament as they beat the Duke Blue Devils, 53-45. Once again, the Huskies were led by star Paige Bueckers as she and head coach Geno Auriemma had their own messages about their quest to become national champions […]